The Speaker designated the Honorable Adrian Smith to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

12:01:42 P.M.

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

12:02:44 P.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

2:00:58 P.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 14.

2:01:15 P.M.

Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

2:02:34 P.M.

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

2:02:37 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Wilson of SC to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

2:03:04 P.M.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.

2:06:15 P.M.

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on March 10, 2016 at 1:35 p.m.: That the Senate passed S. 524.

2:06:45 P.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 3:00 P.M. today.

3:06:55 P.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 14.

3:07:46 P.M.

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.

3:07:52 P.M.

H.R. 2984

Mr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2984 — "To amend the Federal Power Act to provide that any inaction by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that allows a rate change to go into effect shall be treated as an order by the Commission for purposes of rehearing and court review."

3:08:14 P.M.

H.R. 2984

Considered under suspension of the rules.

3:08:16 P.M.

H.R. 2984

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2984.

3:15:13 P.M.

H.R. 2984

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

3:15:17 P.M.

H.R. 2984

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

3:15:18 P.M.

H.R. 1268

Mr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1268 — "To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to promote energy efficiency via information and computing technologies, and for other purposes."

3:15:48 P.M.

H.R. 1268

Considered under suspension of the rules.

3:15:51 P.M.

H.R. 1268

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1268.

3:20:54 P.M.

H.R. 1268

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

3:20:57 P.M.

H.R. 1268

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

3:21:07 P.M.

H.R. 4427

Mr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4427 — "To amend section 203 of the Federal Power Act."

3:21:22 P.M.

H.R. 4427

Considered under suspension of the rules.

3:21:25 P.M.

H.R. 4427

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4427.

3:29:22 P.M.

H.R. 4427

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

3:29:25 P.M.

H.R. 4427

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

3:29:27 P.M.

H.R. 2080

Mr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2080 — "To reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving Clark Canyon Dam."

3:29:52 P.M.

H.R. 2080

Considered under suspension of the rules.

3:29:54 P.M.

H.R. 2080

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2080.

3:33:50 P.M.

H.R. 2080

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

3:33:53 P.M.

H.R. 2080

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

3:34:07 P.M.

H.R. 2081

Mr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2081 — "To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the Gibson Dam."

3:34:20 P.M.

H.R. 2081

Considered under suspension of the rules.

3:34:23 P.M.

H.R. 2081

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2081.

3:37:03 P.M.

H.R. 2081

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

3:37:35 P.M.

H.R. 3447

Mr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3447 — "To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project."

3:37:50 P.M.

H.R. 3447

Considered under suspension of the rules.

3:37:52 P.M.

H.R. 3447

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3447.

3:39:40 P.M.

H.R. 3447

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

3:40:06 P.M.

H.R. 4416

Mr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4416 — "To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project."

3:40:19 P.M.

H.R. 4416

Considered under suspension of the rules.

3:40:21 P.M.

H.R. 4416

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4416.

3:42:17 P.M.

H.R. 4416

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

3:42:41 P.M.

H.R. 4434

Mr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4434 — "To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project."

3:42:52 P.M.

H.R. 4434

Considered under suspension of the rules.

3:42:59 P.M.

H.R. 4434

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4434.

3:45:19 P.M.

H.R. 4434

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

3:45:34 P.M.

H.R. 4411

Mr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4411 — "To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project."

3:45:50 P.M.

H.R. 4411

Considered under suspension of the rules.

3:45:58 P.M.

H.R. 4411

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4411.

3:48:00 P.M.

H.R. 4411

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

3:48:03 P.M.

H.R. 4411

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

3:48:21 P.M.

H.R. 4412

Mr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4412 — "To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project."

3:48:33 P.M.

H.R. 4412

Considered under suspension of the rules.

3:48:35 P.M.

H.R. 4412

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4412.

3:51:28 P.M.

H.R. 4412

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

3:51:30 P.M.

H.R. 4412

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

3:56:09 P.M.

H. Con. Res. 121

Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Con. Res. 121 — "Expressing the sense of the Congress condemning the gross violations of international law amounting to war crimes and crimes against humanity by the Government of Syria, its allies, and other parties to the conflict in Syria, and asking the President to direct his Ambassador at the United Nations to promote the establishment of a war crimes tribunal where these crimes could be addressed."

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

4:10:04 P.M.

H. Con. Res. 75

Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Con. Res. 75 — "Expressing the sense of Congress that those who commit or support atrocities against Christians and other ethnic and religious minorities, including Yezidis, Turkmen, Sabea-Mandeans, Kaka'e, and Kurds, and who target them specifically for ethnic or religious reasons, are committing, and are hereby declared to be committing, "war crimes", "crimes against humanity", and "genocide"."

4:10:44 P.M.

H. Con. Res. 75

Considered under suspension of the rules.

4:10:48 P.M.

H. Con. Res. 75

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 75.

4:36:38 P.M.

H. Con. Res. 75

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

4:37:03 P.M.

S. 2426

Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 2426 — "To direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan in the International Criminal Police Organization, and for other purposes."

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

4:51:12 P.M.

H.R. 4721

Mr. Shuster moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4721 — "To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, and for other purposes."

4:51:40 P.M.

H.R. 4721

Considered under suspension of the rules.

4:51:47 P.M.

H.R. 4721

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4721.

5:22:31 P.M.

H.R. 4721

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

5:22:35 P.M.

H.R. 4721

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

5:22:49 P.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.

6:30:53 P.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 14.

6:31:00 P.M.

Mr. Stivers filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 640.

6:32:08 P.M.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

6:32:44 P.M.

S. 2426

Considered as unfinished business. S. 2426 — "To direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan in the International Criminal Police Organization, and for other purposes."

6:49:14 P.M.

S. 2426

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 381 - 0 (Roll no. 111).

6:49:15 P.M.

S. 2426

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

6:50:01 P.M.

H. Con. Res. 75

Considered as unfinished business. H. Con. Res. 75 — "Expressing the sense of Congress that those who commit or support atrocities against Christians and other ethnic and religious minorities, including Yezidis, Turkmen, Sabea-Mandeans, Kaka'e, and Kurds, and who target them specifically for ethnic or religious reasons, are committing, and are hereby declared to be committing, "war crimes", "crimes against humanity", and "genocide"."

6:55:45 P.M.

H. Con. Res. 75

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 0 (Roll no. 112).

6:55:46 P.M.

H. Con. Res. 75

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

6:55:50 P.M.

H. Con. Res. 75

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

6:55:53 P.M.

H. Con. Res. 121

Considered as unfinished business. H. Con. Res. 121 — "Expressing the sense of the Congress condemning the gross violations of international law amounting to war crimes and crimes against humanity by the Government of Syria, its allies, and other parties to the conflict in Syria, and asking the President to direct his Ambassador at the United Nations to promote the establishment of a war crimes tribunal where these crimes could be addressed."

7:02:11 P.M.

H. Con. Res. 121

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 - 3 (Roll no. 113).

7:02:12 P.M.

H. Con. Res. 121

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

7:03:34 P.M.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

7:20:35 P.M.

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

9:47:39 P.M.

Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.

9:47:49 P.M.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

9:47:50 P.M.

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 15, 2016.

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 - 3 (Roll no. 113).

6:55:53 P.M.

Considered as unfinished business. H. Con. Res. 121 — "Expressing the sense of the Congress condemning the gross violations of international law amounting to war crimes and crimes against humanity by the Government of Syria, its allies, and other parties to the conflict in Syria, and asking the President to direct his Ambassador at the United Nations to promote the establishment of a war crimes tribunal where these crimes could be addressed."

4:09:51 P.M.

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Con. Res. 121 — "Expressing the sense of the Congress condemning the gross violations of international law amounting to war crimes and crimes against humanity by the Government of Syria, its allies, and other parties to the conflict in Syria, and asking the President to direct his Ambassador at the United Nations to promote the establishment of a war crimes tribunal where these crimes could be addressed."

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 0 (Roll no. 112).

6:50:01 P.M.

Considered as unfinished business. H. Con. Res. 75 — "Expressing the sense of Congress that those who commit or support atrocities against Christians and other ethnic and religious minorities, including Yezidis, Turkmen, Sabea-Mandeans, Kaka'e, and Kurds, and who target them specifically for ethnic or religious reasons, are committing, and are hereby declared to be committing, "war crimes", "crimes against humanity", and "genocide"."

4:36:38 P.M.

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

4:10:48 P.M.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 75.

4:10:44 P.M.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

4:10:04 P.M.

Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Con. Res. 75 — "Expressing the sense of Congress that those who commit or support atrocities against Christians and other ethnic and religious minorities, including Yezidis, Turkmen, Sabea-Mandeans, Kaka'e, and Kurds, and who target them specifically for ethnic or religious reasons, are committing, and are hereby declared to be committing, "war crimes", "crimes against humanity", and "genocide"."

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

3:15:51 P.M.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1268.

3:15:48 P.M.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

3:15:18 P.M.

Mr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1268 — "To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to promote energy efficiency via information and computing technologies, and for other purposes."

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

3:34:23 P.M.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2081.

3:34:20 P.M.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

3:34:07 P.M.

Mr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2081 — "To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the Gibson Dam."

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

3:08:16 P.M.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2984.

3:08:14 P.M.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

3:07:52 P.M.

Mr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2984 — "To amend the Federal Power Act to provide that any inaction by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that allows a rate change to go into effect shall be treated as an order by the Commission for purposes of rehearing and court review."

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

3:37:52 P.M.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3447.

3:37:50 P.M.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

3:37:35 P.M.

Mr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3447 — "To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project."

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

3:40:21 P.M.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4416.

3:40:19 P.M.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

3:40:06 P.M.

Mr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4416 — "To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project."

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

3:42:59 P.M.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4434.

3:42:52 P.M.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

3:42:41 P.M.

Mr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4434 — "To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project."

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

4:51:47 P.M.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4721.

4:51:40 P.M.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

4:51:12 P.M.

Mr. Shuster moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4721 — "To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, and for other purposes."

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 381 - 0 (Roll no. 111).

6:32:44 P.M.

Considered as unfinished business. S. 2426 — "To direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan in the International Criminal Police Organization, and for other purposes."

4:50:57 P.M.

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 2426 — "To direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan in the International Criminal Police Organization, and for other purposes."